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Santa's Slay – Episode 150
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By Cecil / December 30, 2013 / Flicks, Videos
For my last Christmas episode of the year I talk about the hysterical Santa's Slay. A great movie that takes itself just seriously enough. This should be watched every year with A Christmas Story and Black Christmas.
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35 comments on "Santa's Slay – Episode 150"
Jack Skyblue on December 30, 2013 at 7:09 am said:
You've done a great job Cecil. Maybe I'm going to take a look at this movie someday, because it really looks like fun.^^
Cecil on January 5, 2014 at 2:33 am said:
Thanks! You won't be disappointed, the movie is fun.
mogens on December 30, 2013 at 12:44 pm said:
1.dident you say you will review this movie next chrismas?
2.this is my favorite horror chrismas film thank soo much for revview it
3.i will kill for a nother santans slay movie
1 – decided to do it this year
2 – you're welcome
3 – I doubt they will do another unfortunately
demonknight on December 30, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:
Nope. He said next week, approximately seven days ago.
Also, I don't mean to be rude, but do you intentionally put spelling errors in your comments? It's just something that always jumps out at me, and not in a good way.
Good episode. Totally worth the wait. I wish that Nic Cage had a cameo, as Ratner could have called in a favor for him, what with The Family Man and his almost casting in Red Dragon.
Jr. on December 30, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
I dont know who this guy is, but he's starting to get on my nerves.
Myself or mogens?
Jr. on January 15, 2014 at 10:55 pm said:
mogens. im not sure if hes a troll or somebody with really poor english. sorry i didnt mean to think you were annoying demonknight.
bastardjackyll on January 1, 2014 at 9:36 pm said:
mogens used to annoy me, but I started reading his posts in Grimlock's voice, and now I find him kind of sweet and endearing.
the only thing that would have made this movie better would have been a random Nic Cage cameo.
James Rubec on December 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm said:
I will be buying this movie today, holy crap this looks amazing.
Yes, I agree with everything you said in this video, especially those god awful cartoons everybody's putting on Facebook these days.
I'm a big Goldberg fan since the beginning and watching this video made me wonder what Brock Lesnar would do if he were Santa. Hmmm…
A Jewish man named Mr. Green that owns a deli/ butcher shop? Somebody's been watching Hey Arnold.
Anyways, great video as always. Happy Holidays!
Those bitstrips are awful!
I think Brock is more focused on fighting than acting.
For now. it wont be long until he attempts to make the jump to acting.
if i said something wrong i am sorry i was just trying too bee nise
bastardjackyll on December 31, 2013 at 5:05 am said:
jack on December 31, 2013 at 12:20 am said:
I liked Bad Santa but do like Santas Slay more. Shame it doesn't get more praise and recognition.
I'm surprised it actually took this long for someone to come up with an idea to make a Christmas horror/comedy where Santa is the villain.
At least they done it right that is not only a good Christmas holiday film but one of the best horror/comedies. The blend of deaths and humour was great and Goldberg made a great Santa villain.
Thats fine, I personally just think Bad Santa is awful but I know I'm in the minority.
Well, they did do some movies with people dressed as Santa but never one where it was actually Santa as the killer, like this one.
Rocco on December 31, 2013 at 2:00 am said:
Another great episode as always.
I always thought the circle game was a regional thing too, Im from NJ.
THis is the second pop culture reference i can remember seeing it played. The first was an episode of Malcolm in the Middle.
Cant wait for the all request month.
jack on December 31, 2013 at 8:02 pm said:
It will be interesting to see his choices for top 10 movies of the year and worse that I think overall had been a good year much better than 2012 but they also had some noticeable stinkers that is not including Movie 43 that I have not seen yet but I will eventually watch just for the "it can't be that bad" curiosity.
It can, and it is. You will be astounded at how many talented people could put together something so shitty.
Thanks! I just thought it was a thing with me and some friends that we used to do years ago. It cracked me up to see it in a movie.
mogens on December 31, 2013 at 2:46 am said:
santas slay was awesome cecil cant wait for a secrul
Alexander on January 1, 2014 at 1:42 pm said:
Thanks from Sweden for a year of solid, great reviews! Really appreciate how dudes like you put down hours to create quality, free entertainment for people. I would love to see a review of one of my personal favorites, Brain Smasher. Happy new year, Cecil!
Cristiona on January 2, 2014 at 1:55 am said:
I never watched Bad Santa as I already had a go-to R rated Christmas comedy: The Ref.
Wait wait wait. Did this movie have a poop joke that was actually funny? Wow. Well done, movie!
While not a comedy, I wonder how you would compare this to Rare Exports, which also did the Evil Santa tack. Bet that'd make for an interesting double-feature.
Exactly. The Ref is such a good movie and so unexpected.
Rare Exports is awesome. I just showed my brother in law this year. So dark and serious with a good hint of humor but not forced.
mogens on January 5, 2014 at 1:13 am said:
bill guldberg was an awesome santa i hope hi comes back if they planning too doo a nother santas slay movie
Sue on January 15, 2014 at 2:53 pm said:
Cool as always 🙂 I caught this on cable a few years back and absolutely love it! It's become another one of my Christmas traditions to watch it – along with Silent Night Deadly Night and Rare Exports.
Mikki on January 20, 2014 at 3:38 pm said:
Sorry Cecil, I'm a bit bit behind so only just catching up on stuff on YouTube.
However I think it's important to give you kudos for The Last Dragon nod when Gramps gets "the glow" :]
ThatIsAnAndroid on February 21, 2014 at 2:50 pm said:
It's always nice to see the unbelievably pretty Claire from Lost showing up in stuff.
Cecil on February 21, 2014 at 11:44 pm said:
She is a cutie!
Timo on March 31, 2014 at 7:19 pm said:
The opening scene has a subtle bit of metatextual (I think that's the word to use here) humor in that the family is all played by of Jewish actors and actresses. Actually, I'm not sure about Rebecca Gayheart, but her husband is Jewish at least.
Cecil on April 5, 2014 at 2:24 am said:
Apparently Gayheart was born baptist but converted, so she is indeed jewish.
Ike Carr on March 24, 2015 at 1:01 am said:
Glad someone else out there hates BAD SANTA as much as I do.
Cecil on April 6, 2015 at 3:58 pm said:
Yes! High five! I thought the movie was going to be great but I hated it from beginning to end.


I've always thought of December 1st as the official start of the Christmas rush. The trouble is, the first of December follows closely on the heels of the Thanksgiving rush—you know, that frenzied week of shopping/cleaning/cooking/baking/dishes where you're wondering, what happened to the actual Thanksgiving celebration? Caught up in the busy-ness of family and food, a lot of folks end up with little opportunity to enjoy the feast, much less give thanks.
If Thanksgiving comes early, like it did this year, merchants are all for it—an extra week for people to do Christmas shopping! But I see this year's post-Thanksgiving week as a bonus for the holiday season…there's a little break in the action for sitting back, eating some chocolate, fitting in an extra holiday movie, and maybe making plans for a more generous and thoughtful celebration.
Six years ago, our first holiday season at Berryridge Farm, an early Thanksgiving provided the same kind of holiday bonus week. But that time couldn't have been more different from any we'd ever experienced. A series of unfortunate events, for which John and I were ill-prepared, knocked us sideways. We wondered if we were going to make it through that week…and more crucial, if we had what it takes to stay on our little homestead for the long term. We spent the Christmas that followed being grateful for the simplest things: our health, the roof over our heads, and each other.
In this year's holiday bonus week, I'm happy the upsets that happened over this Thanksgiving weekend were so minor…like discovering the local, organic cream I'd splurged on for the pies was slightly "off," or waking up the next morning to find the bunnies had gotten into my wintering-over kale bed and devoured nearly every last leaf. The cream got an extra spoonful of sugar to offset the tang, and the kale gained a more philosophical grower…when I reminded myself that our food supply is much more secure than the rabbits'.
And in this holiday breather time, I'm doing just what the doctor (me) ordered. Eating chocolate, contemplating not just more ways we can share with those less fortunate, but the true meaning of the season… and being grateful.


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Cet article recense, par le biais d'un classement, les chaînes YouTube ayant le plus d'abonnés internationalement.

Historique

Dans le monde, T-Series est la chaîne YouTube qui compte le plus d'abonnés avec  d'abonnés, devant Cocomelon -  avec  d'abonnés, et est la seule chaîne à avoir dépassé les 200 millions d'abonnés.

Sept chaînes ont dépassé la barre des  d'abonnés.

La chaîne ayant passée le plus grands nombre de jours d'affilée en haut du classement est PewDiePie avec  écoulés entre le  et le .

Le Youtubeur individuel le plus suivi est MrBeast avec 137 millions d'abonnés en décembre 2022.

L'artiste musical avec le plus d'abonnés est Blackpink avec  d'abonnés en décembre 2022.

Ce tableau recense les vingt chaînes comptant le plus d'abonnés dans le monde. Il ne prend pas en compte les chaînes appartenant à YouTube ()

 Mise à jour au 3 Février 2023.

Chronologie des chaînes avec le plus grand nombre d'abonnés
Ce tableau recense les dix chaînes YouTube ayant obtenu le plus grand nombre d'abonnés depuis .

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Liste des 20 premières chaînes françaises
Le tableau ci-dessous recense les vingt chaînes françaises comptant le plus d'abonnés (les chaînes musicales ainsi que Lama Faché, SYMPA et BRICOSYMPA en sont exclues).

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After 15 months of losses and stagnation, Bitcoin has made a miraculous recovery — going on a 150% bull run since its lows in December 2018.
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In its heyday, Bitcoin had surpassed $10,000 in early December 2017, before briefly crossing the $20,000 mark for a single day on December 17th. A year later, the digital currency had fallen back to Earth, dropping below $3,200.
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Despite the World Gold Council's response denying those claims, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust saw OTC Markets Group's highest trading volumes five days later.
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After a long skid, it appears Bitcoin is showing signs of life again. Bitcoin's price can be highly volatile, so it remains to be seen whether this is the beginning of a bull run, or whether this is just another bump in the roller coaster ride.
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Infographic: How Decentralized Finance Could Make Investing More Accessible
Did you know that a majority of the global population doesn't have access to quality financial assets?
In advanced economies, we are lucky to have simple options to grow and protect our wealth. Banks are all over the place, markets are robust, and we can invest our money into assets like stocks or bonds at the drop of a hat.
In the United States, roughly 52% of people are invested in the stock market – but in a place like India, for example, this portion drops to a paltry 2%. How can we make it possible for people on the "outside" of the financial system to gain access?
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Roughly 3.5 billion adults globally lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, which creates an impenetrable barrier to investing.
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Even if a person is mentally prepared to invest, local market turmoil (hyperinflation, political crises, closed borders, etc.) can make it difficult to get access to stable assets.
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Fractional investing could allow partial or shared ownership of financial assets by using tokenization. This would make expensive stocks like Amazon ($1,800 per share) available to a much wider segment of the population.
Location independent investing is possible through smartphones. This would make it possible for people in remote parts of the developing world to invest, even without access to nearby financial institutions or local markets.
Like the internet with knowledge, decentralized finance could reshape the world by making financial access universal. Who's ready?

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[Latin, Beyond the powers.] The doctrine in the law of corporations that holds that if a corporation enters into a contract that is beyond the scope of its corporate powers, the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of ultra vires played an important role in the development of corporate powers. Though largely obsolete in modern private corporation law, the doctrine remains in full force for government entities. An ultra vires act is one beyond the purposes or powers of a corporation. The earliest legal view was that such acts were void. Under this approach a corporation was formed only for limited purposes and could do only what it was authorized to do in its corporate charter.
This early view proved unworkable and unfair. It permitted a corporation to accept the benefits of a contract and then refuse to perform its obligations on the ground that the contract was ultra vires. The doctrine also impaired the security of title to property in fully executed transactions in which a corporation participated. Therefore, the courts adopted the view that such acts were voidable rather than void and that the facts should dictate whether a corporate act should have effect.
Over time a body of principles developed that prevented the application of the ultra vires doctrine. These principles included the ability of shareholders to ratify an ultra vires transaction; the application of the doctrine of estoppel, which prevented the defense of ultra vires when the transaction was fully performed by one party; and the prohibition against asserting ultra vires when both parties had fully performed the contract. The law also held that if an agent of a corporation committed a tort within the scope of the agent's employment, the corporation could not defend on the ground that the act was ultra vires.
Despite these principles the ultra vires doctrine was applied inconsistently and erratically. Accordingly, modern corporation law has sought to remove the possibility that ultra vires acts may occur. Most importantly, multiple purposes clauses and general clauses that permit corporations to engage in any lawful business are now included in the articles of incorporation. In addition, purposes clauses can now be easily amended if the corporation seeks to do business in new areas. For example, under traditional ultra vires doctrine, a corporation that had as its purpose the manufacturing of shoes could not, under its charter, manufacture motorcycles. Under modern corporate law, the purposes clause would either be so general as to allow the corporation to go into the motorcycle business, or the corporation would amend its purposes clause to reflect the new venture.
State laws in almost every jurisdiction have also sharply reduced the importance of the ultra vires doctrine. For example, section 3.04(a) of the Revised Model Business Corporation Act, drafted in 1984, states that "the validity of corporate action may not be challenged on the ground that the corporation lacks or lacked power to act." There are three exceptions to this prohibition: it may be asserted by the corporation or its shareholders against the present or former officers or directors of the corporation for exceeding their authority, by the attorney general of the state in a proceeding to dissolve the corporation or to enjoin it from the transaction of unauthorized business, or by shareholders against the corporation to enjoin the commission of an ultra vires act or the ultra vires transfer of real or personal property.
Government entities created by a state are public corporations governed by municipal charters and other statutorily imposed grants of power. These grants of authority are analogous to a private corporation's articles of incorporation. Historically, the ultra vires concept has been used to construe the powers of a government entity narrowly. Failure to observe the statutory limits has been characterized as ultra vires.
In the case of a private business entity, the act of an employee who is not authorized to act on the entity's behalf may, nevertheless, bind the entity contractually if such an employee would normally be expected to have that authority. With a government entity, however, to prevent a contract from being voided as ultra vires, it is normally necessary to prove that the employee actually had authority to act. Where a government employee exceeds her authority, the government entity may seek to rescind the contract based on an ultra vires claim.
Greenfield, Kent. 2001. "Ultra Vires Lives? A Stakeholder Analysis of Corporate Illegality." Virginia Law Review 87 (November).
Snodgrass, Frank R. 1995. Dealing with Governmental Entities. New York: Practising Law Institute.
Tomonori, Mizushima. 2001. "The Individual as Beneficiary of State Immunity: Problems of the Attribution of Ultra Vires Conduct." Denver Journal of International Law and Policy (summer-fall).
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"The greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever!"-New York Times Book ReviewWhen the all-time greats of mystery/noir/crime fiction are mentioned (John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, Robert Parker, etc.), Elmore Leonard's name invariably tops the list. A true Leonard classic, The Big Bounce showcases all of the Grand Master's acclaimed skills-twisty plotting, unforgettable characters, dialogue so razor sharp it could draw blood-as he chronicles the misadventures of a larcenous young man in a Michigan resort town who's irresistibly drawn to a dangerous femme fatale, a rich man's plaything, and the nasty little caper they plan to pull off together-if they can somehow manage to survive each other. The acclaimed creator of Raylan (aka U. S. Marshal Raylan Givens, lately of TV's smash hit Justified), Leonard has never lost the mojo that makes him "the King Daddy of crime writers" (Seattle Times).
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Depression and grief affect many areas of your life and this includes your finances. We take a look at how to make sure your money situation doesn't add to your worries when you're going through such a difficult time.
Suffering from depression or a bereavement can have an adverse effect on your bank balance.
Making financial decisions is understandably more difficult and it can be harder to manage your money effectively; especially if you're having to cope with a reduced income or additional costs.
Thankfully, help is available to support you financially.
Money is understandably the last thing you want to think about when you're faced with loss, but it really will help if you can keep a handle on things. If you're struggling then it's a good idea to ask a close friend or relative to help you manage your money or at least keep track of your paperwork for a while.
If you had joint finances with the person you've lost then contacting their life insurance company, banks and investment providers is the best way to get a full picture of their financial situation.
If you're not named as an executor of their will then this is something that the executor can manage for you; our guide on preparing your finances for death explains more.
If you are in receipt of certain benefits, a Funeral Payment may cover the costs but paying for your loved one's funeral is not all you have to deal with financially.
advice on managing unpaid debts and other money worries after the death of a loved one and they should be able to guide you.
Although effective treatments are available for depression, these are not always free.
If you need a long-term course of antidepressants for example, you'll have to cover this if you are not entitled to free prescriptions.
A prescription pre-payment certificate is available for either 3 or 12 months and can help you save money if you need several prescriptions each month - find out more on the NHS website.
In addition, or as an alternative to antidepressant medication, you may need a counselling or specialist therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to treat your depression.
While the NHS will usually be able to offer this free of charge, if there is a long waiting list or you feel you would benefit from more sessions than you are entitled to, you may need to pay for extra.
If you are in employment, you may be able to gain access to free counselling through your workplace so this is worth speaking to your HR department about.
Alternatively, certain charities offer therapy free of charge or at a reduced rate. For instance, Mind can help you gain access to psychotherapy for a range of mental health problems, while Cruse offers free counselling when dealing with bereavement - visit the Cruse website for details.
Depression can make it more difficult for you to work which is understandable if you're feeling low, and finding that you have poor concentration, difficulty sleeping, low energy levels, reduced motivation and increased anxiety.
A heavy workload and long hours can worsen depression, as does bullying in the workplace so if this is an issue for you then speak to your manger as soon as possible.
While just 5% of people with depression reported that they were unemployed and looking for work in a survey by UK charity Depression Alliance, more than one-third of respondents chose to leave employment at some point as a consequence of their depression.
The good news is that you do have a right to request flexible working hours and can take time out if you speak with your GP. Knowing that cover is available should you need a break, followed by a phased return to work and support from management and colleagues can all help you to better manage the long term impact depression has on your life, and keep your job.
If you do need to take an extended break from work, finding out about the financial help that is available to you will reduce the strain you are under - visit the GOV website for more information.
Facing a reduced income after bereavement?
If you've lost a partner then you may be faced with additional difficulties if they were the main earner as you're likely to be left covering the bills.
However, as long as your husband, wife or civil partner paid enough National Insurance Contributions, you may be entitled to a one-off Bereavement Payment, weekly Bereavement Allowance for one year or a weekly Widowed Parent's Allowance depending on your circumstances, and this can help you manage financially, find out more on the DWP website. Any life insurance that they had should also help here.
If your partner was responsible for managing the household finances, you may not know where to start when you have to take charge of paying the bills and choosing the best financial products. You can get help with all of this from your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau.
When you're depressed, it's quite common to feel that you don't have the energy to deal with your finances.
It can be tempting to ignore your money worries, choosing to leave bank and credit card statements and other official letters unopened, and not answering phone calls but this is just going to make things worse.
It's far too easy to get into unmanageable debt, especially if you're finding yourself spending more to help ease the pain (this is especially common with issues like bipolar disorder).
It's important you get help as soon as you realise there's an issue - whether you find yourself in debt or just unable to cope you shouldn't feel embarrassed and you won't be judged.
In fact, worrying about debt can actually worsen mental health problems, so if you are struggling to pay for essentials such as food, rent and utility bills, it is essential to ask for help ASAP and things will really start to get easier.
The Citizen's Advice Bureau offers face-to-face and over the phone debt advice, as well as a wealth of information online to help you get on top of your finances - visit the CAB website for more details.
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Although suffering from depression or grief can significantly affect your financial situation, seeking the right advice and support can help you to manage your money during this difficult time.


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Interview July 3 rd 2022 - 18:36 [GMT + 2]
Wout van Aert: "It's my fault, I should have waited more in Christophe's wheel"
"It has been such a great day to be in yellow. In general, Denmark has been excellent because it has been amazing to experience the warm welcome that the public has given us. Now I'm proud to take this yellow jersey into France. As for today's sprint, I am bit angry at myself because of the missed opportunity. The last corner was a bit sharper than expected. Christophe [Laporte] and I took the inner side, and because of that we didn't lose too much speed and came out in perfect position for the sprint. Then I started my effort a bit early, without fully using Christophe's help. I should have waited more behind his wheel. It was messy, yeah, but every sprint is. I will try to win pretty much every day on this Tour de France. These two days we have had two regular sprints. From now on the stages will be harder, and that's good for me. I'm looking forward to the cobbled stage, as it suits me quite well. The Tour de France has just begun."
03/07/2022 - Tour de France 2022 - Etape 3 - Vejle / Sonderborg (182km) - VAN AERT Wout (JUMBO - VISMA) - Avec le maillot Jaune © A.S.O./Charly Lopez
Stage 3 Vejle Sønderborg Wout VAN AERT JUMBO - VISMA
Wout van Aert: "Goals reached, it wasn't necessary to try and win in Paris"
Geraint Thomas: "It has been an incredibly hard Tour de France"
Tadej Pogacar: "Coming second gives me even more motivation for next year"


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You are here: Home / News / Specialist Services / Strong improvement at Witham's Silver End surgery leads to 'good' rating by CQC
The result, published today (Monday, 8 July), follows its' latest inspection in April – 15 months after it was rated as 'requires improvement'.
We took on the practice at short notice following a procurement process by NHS England two years ago. NHS England now manages the GP contract to provide services for the patients of Silver End jointly with NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group.
New manager Pauline Doyle, who has many years of experience in the health industry, started last year and since then the practice staff and wider Virgin Care primary care team have introduced a raft of improvements with more set for the coming months.
For example, the surgery now has three regular long-term GPs available, rather than a series of changing locums. This is important as it means the surgery's 3,800 patients have continuity of care as well as all the benefits of having doctors they know in place.
Other improvements include employing a permanent practice nurse and a health care assistant as well as changing the roles of one team member so their job is to deal with repeat prescriptions – ensuring patients can get access to the medicine they need quicker and more easily.
A clinic for measuring the blood of patients on long-term medication that can cause blood thinning has also started and the surgery will take general blood tests for patients soon. Employees there have also undertaken Dementia Friends training and a monthly dementia café drop-in is due to open for those with this condition and their carers.
A carer drop-in and support morning session has also been started to help all those that care for people with long-term conditions, whatever they are, and the surgery also now offers help and advice for people seeking to quit smoking.
The CQC inspectors lists the areas of safe services, effective services, caring services and well-led services as 'good'.
They said 'staff dealt with patients through kindness, and respected and involved them in decisions about their care', and that 'the practice had effective clinical oversight, to ensure care and treatment was well-led'. They added 'GPs had the skills to deliver high-quality sustainable care'.
The surgery's good rating shows strong improvement following the 'requires improvement' rating it was given after its inspection in January last year.
Today's report points out that in the area of responsive services the surgery 'requires improvement' as patient satisfaction in the GP national survey – taken between January and March last year and showing 92.5 per cent said their needs had been met – was lower than 12 months earlier.
The report notes that the surgery has carried out a number of improvements since then including increasing the availability of appointments booked online.
A new telephone system is being put in place over the summer which will increase the number of lines into the surgery – including one dedicated for those seeking repeat prescriptions. The new lines will ensure patients booking appointments get their calls answered more quickly.
In regards to older people, the report says 'all (older) patients had a named GP who supported them in whatever setting they lived' and that patients with 'long term multiple conditions have their needs reviewed in one appointment'.
In addition, appointments are available before and after school so children do not have to visit during lesson time.
Pauline Doyle, the Service Manager at Silver End surgery, said: "I am very pleased that the inspectors have recognised the serious improvement that we have made at Silver End surgery and that this is having a positive impact on the way patients receive care.
"All of my colleagues at the surgery have been so supportive and enthusiastic about bringing in improvements and this has been a real team effort. We still do have improvements to make and are committed to these as we want to provide the best service we can for people living in the community and to be judged as outstanding by inspectors."
The full report can be found online at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2809558782
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Fraunhofer IFF's Dr Dirk Berndt and Sofradir's Patrick Abraham have both been elected to the Photonics21 board of stakeholders.
With more than 2,500 members, Photonics21 represents the European photonics industry. It formed a contractual public private partnership arrangement with the EU Commission in 2013 under the Horizon 2020 funding programme.
Thirty nine candidates were elected to the board of stakeholders, which will aim to define and prioritise photonics research and innovation roadmaps to be proposed to the European Commission for funding.
Berndt, who is on the European Machine Vision Association's board of directors, will speak on behalf of the interests of the European machine vision industry within Photonics21.
Abraham from Sofradir will raise awareness of infrared and thermal imaging within the European photonics sector. He brings close to 30 years' experience in a diverse range of photonics applications from fibre-optics communication to infrared imaging, and in forging strong relationships within the photonics R&D community in Europe. He has experience with H2020 and ECSEL collaborative projects and public private partnership development.
Also elected to the board was Christian Bosshard from the Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM).


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News Archive / Author: Mackenzie Kane
Mackenzie Kane is currently working towards receiving her Bachelors degree in Planetary Sciences and Physics at the Florida Institute of Technology. For the past several years, Kane's area of active research has been with NASA's Kepler Space Telescope mission and its search for extrasolar planets. Kane has a deep love of learning about the mysteries that space holds through the ever-growing technology that is launched into orbit. My goal upon graduation is to continue writing about the exciting research and technology furthering our presence in space and delivering it to the public in easily accessible ways. Kane was accepted as the second intern from Florida Tech to write for SpaceFlight Insider and our outlet will now work to provide her with access and experience.
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Orion update: progress and setbacks in February 2017
NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. successfully completed the modifications to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in early February, making room for the new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
Orion update for January 2017
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Orion mission update for October 2016
The idea of a humans setting foot on Mars within the next 15 years has never seemed more possible. Elon Musk and SpaceX have revealed their plan to make humans a "multiplanetary species" by the 2020s. This set the stage for scientists and engineers to continue to develop the technologies needed to get to the Red Planet. The Orion spacecraft is one of them.
A first look at Jupiter through the eyes of Juno
As NASA's Kepler spacecraft has taught us, finding planets around other stars is not uncommon – it is actually expected. However, what continues to puzzle scientists to this day is how the Solar System formed with terrestrial planets closest to the Sun and icy gas giants farther away, separated by an asteroid belt of planetary debris.
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Orion Mission Update for September 2016
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When Acknowledging TV Contributors Goes Wrong
An important facet of comprehensive entertainment metadata is the treatment of people who participate in or otherwise contribute to television shows and movies. Whether it's an actor, news anchor, musician, politician, sports team or film producer, all deserve care when being associated with TV programming and receiving an entry in an EPG.
Failure to effectively show these individuals or groups the proper respect can result in a few different scenarios. First, viewers are likely to experience confusion, especially when an incorrect name appears in their on-screen guide. Someone may tune in to a program expecting a certain talk show guest when someone else should have been selected. Second, mockery is bound to ensue when a blatant error is quite obvious, which only causes embarrassment.
Accuracy in spelling; the placement of official titles and team names; and related imagery are all important. The businesses that maintain all of this are not the cable companies/telecoms themselves; the cable companies/telecoms acquire this data from specialized businesses.
Here are a few examples of what not to do. This is the sort of chaos and pandemonium that occurs when faulty TV metadata providers get it horribly, horribly wrong.
On the May 12, 2014, episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," rocker Jack White was a guest. The supplier of this data mistakenly submitted comedic actor Jack Black instead.
I'm Pretty Sure That Is Suppose To Say #JackWhite Not Jack Black. Wtf DirectTV, Jimmy Fallon ?? pic.twitter.com/TMYWe2bWaF
— Rieshel Cruz (@RachellWay) May 13, 2014
Since 1999, Jon Stewart has hosted satirical news program "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central. For the show's first two years though, Craig Kilborn was the go-to guy. This data provider is apparently stuck almost 20 years in the past.
So apparently the program guide on @twc is about as up to date as its Internet speeds pic.twitter.com/D8jSlbROv1
— Ben Geldon (@bgeldon) June 18, 2014
On the June 22, 2014 episode of NBC's "Meet the Press," Kentucky Senator Rand Paul was featured in a discussion about Iraq. This data company did not double-check the spelling of his surname.
Who hired Astro Jetson to run the FIOS program guide? Ruh-roh. pic.twitter.com/M7mzIaK9K1
— Mark Simmons (@MarkRiter) June 22, 2014
While Jay Carney's resignation from his position as White House Press Secretary was officially announced at the end of May 2014, he remained in the role until June 20th. On June 19th, Carney made an appearance on "The Colbert Report" to reflect upon his job, but this data provider jumped the gun a day early and falsely stated that he was no longer involved with his duties.
Not yet accurate title for Jay Carney on Comcast's show guide pic.twitter.com/7udHqZOeZJ
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) June 20, 2014
On June 27th, a Major League Soccer match took place between the Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City. The latter team was known as the Kansas City Wizards for approximately 15 years, but they officially changed their name in November 2010. This guide data provider is seemingly unaware of that.
So my Comcast guide says "Wizards at Timbers" on tonight (since I record every match). They changed the name how long ago? #rctid
— skywaker9 (@skywaker9) June 27, 2014
During the July 8th episode of NBC's "Today" show, girl group Fifth Harmony appeared as a part of this summer's Toyota Concert Series. One metadata supplier seemed to believe that the 1997 sci-fi film "The Fifth Element" was appearing instead.
@5HonTour IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE SHOW THE GIRLS ARE GOING TO BE ON THEY CALLED THEM FIFTH ELEMENT pic.twitter.com/IvzGHK8Gev
— idk (@midnightnormani) July 8, 2014
1989 animated film "The Little Mermaid" aired on the Disney channel during the morning of July 15th. The provider of this EPG data incorrectly listed Christopher Daniel Barnes (the voice of Prince Eric) as the voice of Ariel (actually voiced by Jodi Benson), and Pat Carroll (Ursula the Sea Witch) as the voice of Prince Eric.
@TWC made the Little Mermaid a guy in their guide credits lol Christopher Daniel Barnes is the "earthly Prince" ???? pic.twitter.com/GEYEusvOIt
— ?LIZ? (@JellyInspire7) July 15, 2014
On the episode of FOX Sports 1 interview show "UFC 1 on 1" that featured MMA fighter Urijah Faber, a guide data supplier proved their incompetence by erroneously inserting a letter into his surname for some strange reason.
They got the first @UrijahFaber part correctly. But who's Farber? Who edits DISH Net TV guide? pic.twitter.com/zm7Y4C5nsV
— Shirley C Salvatera (@iamShirleyCera) July 26, 2014
As is evident in the abundance of examples above, there are some metadata providers that have an incredibly lackadaisical attitude towards various TV program contributors. In fact, many were flat out wrong with their data and supplied ancient, outdated information in several instances. This is how that happens.
FYI Television ensures the veracity of television and film participants in TV listings metadata with a masterful excellence. Additionally, we also provide in-depth biographical facts and up-to-date imagery. To find out more, click below.


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An NPR Happy Ending
North Carolina student takes inspiration from A Dog's Life
By Susan Tasaki, November 2008, Updated June 2021
Last Christmas, 11-year-old Mark Federman received A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray, by Ann M. Martin, as a gift. His foster mother, Cristina Skillin-Federman, thought he'd like it because "he really loves animals."
Fast forward to this year, when, as part of NPR's "In Character" series, fifth-graders at his school (Isaac Dickson Elementary in Ashville, N.C.) wrote about imaginary characters they most admired, and recorded their essays at the local public radio station. When it came time for Mark to select his imaginary character, he knew exactly who to chose: Squirrel, the narrator of A Dog's Life. www.scholastic.com/dogslife/ As a puppy, Squirrel had been separated from her mother and brother; over the years, she had known longing and abandonment as well as comfort and kindness, and in the book, she tells how she found her way.
Mark entered the North Carolina social service system four years ago, and in that time, had been in nine foster homes. And, like Squirrel's, Mark's story has a happy ending. The Federmans have adopted both Mark and his younger brother, and are in the process of adopting his older brother as well.
Read more about it and listen to Mark read his essay.
Article first appeared in The Bark, Issue 49: Jul/Aug 2008
Susan Tasaki, a freelance editor and writer, lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her Husky, who wishes they both got out more.
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Robbie's second album CEMENTED his status as an ample, weird, extra special talent. Check out this formidable triple threat--drop dead writing, singing, and playing. The honky-tonk chops are impeccable, the pop smarts undeniable, and Robbie's vocal abilities infuse themselves into every song with just the right tone needed; a snarl, a smile or sadness. It's even got his now legendary scandalous love song to Nashville (you know the one). This is the album that catches the rising Robbie star as he proclaims to the world that Nashville can't get it up with a crane. Every song on here is a keeper. Really.


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Nikki Sanderson, who played Candice Stowe on Coronation Street is currently starring in Hollyoaks as Maxine Minniver.
Interview on ITV's Lorraine this week, Nikki revealed that she'd never rule out a return to Coronation Street. Well, as a jobbing actor, you wouldn't, would you? But I love this sort of gossip, so here goes!
Nikki said in the interview: "At the moment I'm definitely on Hollyoaks for a while, but Coronation Street will always have a special place in my heart. I love it and I love the people and I just loved every second of it."
After producers played some old clips of her character Candice with Sarah-Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien), she said, "Quite a lot of the clips people show I do remember but I don't remember and it's so lovely to see them all. In all honesty, with people on the street I get 50 percent of people shouting Candice and 50 percent shouting Maxine so a lot of people still reference me as Candice rather than Maxine."
As soap exists go, being hairdresser to Status Quo wasn't a bad way for Maxine to leave Coronation Street. Might be nice for her to blow back into her mate Sarah's life for a while, especially if Sarah marries Adam Barlow. Say what? Oh yes, read it here!
I don't think Sarah was that good a friend to Candice as she slept with Jason fully aware that Candace had feelings for him.
So far the over hyped returns of Martin,Toyah and Fiona have been disappointments and I don't want another hyped return to justify a storyline for Sarah when the Platts are featured too much already and there are underused characters who are not getting a fair share of storylines.


In February 2005 and December 2006, the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the McLean County Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) invited landowners, representatives of local governments, local experts, and concerned citizens to meet to address the issue of elevated levels of phosphorus, nitrates and sediment in Evergreen Lake and Lake Bloomington. From those initial groups Planning Committees were formed which developed a list of action points for further investigation. The Planning Committees appointed a Technical Committee to address the individual problem statements, investigate existing data and Best Management Practices to address the problems, inventory resources in the watersheds and develop alternatives.
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Sandra Gidley: First, I welcome the increased protection for 16 and 17-year-olds. Frequently, there is a gap in provision when someone hits that age, and it is unclear where that provision will come from. I welcome the extension to other areas. I have a small number of questions, however, about the group of amendments in relation to care plans.
I welcome the Minister's statement. She said that the Government needed to be sure that the care plans were worth the paper on which they were printed. She will
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recall that, on the first day on Report, we examined the issue of whether the funding would be available. I am still slightly concerned about whether a lack of funding would be accepted as a good enough reason for not fulfilling the care plan. Will the Minister confirm whether any provision in the Bill would, in effect, prevent a local authority or an education authority from cutting a care plan according to the cloth? Will that role be fulfilled by CAFCASS? Does it have the powers to say, "This must be done. Therefore, it must be funded"? How will that work out in practice?
Mr. Dawson: We have been agreeing like billy-oh already this afternoon, so let us try to make further progress with regard to new clause 12 and amendments Nos. 132 and 133.
I tabled new clause 12 a while ago in response to huge concerns expressed to the all-party group on children and young people in care about possible loopholes in the Children Act 1989 and the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. A great deal of concern has been expressed about young people who in other circumstances might be accommodated or looked after by local authorities. Instead of being taken into the care system, with all the implications that that has for the services provided under the 2000 Act, children of up to 21 or even 24 are denied that opportunity. Only their most basic needs for accommodation and food are met under section 17 of the 1989 Act, but they are not looked after by the local authority. They are encouraged to go into bed- and-breakfast accommodation rather than into foster or residential care. Essentially, they are offered a low-quality, low-cost half solution to their tremendous needs. Concern has been expressed that the Government's good intentions for young people in care or leaving care, as expressed in the 2000 Act, which amends the fundamentally important 1989 Act, could be thwarted by the action of adults using—and, frankly, abusing—section 17 for people for whom it should not be used. That would deny such people their rights.
Much concern has been expressed about people in that position, but particular reference has been made to unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people being placed in such circumstances.
Mr. Jonathan Djanogly (Huntingdon): I think I heard the hon. Gentleman say that keeping a child in care was a low-cost scenario.
Mr. Dawson indicated dissent.
Mr. Djanogly: That might not be the case, but I am sure the hon. Gentleman will agree that compared with the alternatives such as adoption, which has an immediate cost, the long-term costs of keeping a child in care are dramatically higher.
Mr. Dawson: I may not have expressed myself very well, but the hon. Gentleman has entirely missed my point. I was talking not about adoption but about the needs of teenagers. For example, because of circumstances such as family breakdown, one could argue that some 15 and 16-year-olds should be looked after by the care system. Instead, they run the risk of being fobbed off with a low-cost, poor-quality alternative. I was not talking about adoption for those young people.
As I said, reference has been made, in particular, to the young people who come to these shores as unaccompanied asylum seekers. The children who arrive in this country without adult support and in distressing circumstances often do not have the basic requisites of life. A few months ago, I met a couple of young people who arrived in this country without shoes; such young people require the most thorough assessment of their needs so that their best interests can be promoted.
Children are children are children wherever they come from. It is highly inappropriate that section 17 should be used to place young people in bed-and-breakfast accommodation or poor-quality accommodation without their receiving the thorough assessment and support that they need in circumstances that many adults—let alone young people—would find difficult to face. I support the Government's proposal significantly to strengthen section 17, and I hope that we can move on and ensure that young people on their own who are offered accommodation under that section can have access to the excellent support that the Government introduced in the Children (Leaving Care) Act.
Similarly, I support the Government's proposal to place care plans on a statutory footing and the measures concerning the intervention of an independent person in the review process. That is the most important juncture at which one can intervene in the care system to affect the lives of children and young people, all of whom are entitled to a statutory review of their circumstances on at least a six-monthly basis.
Tremendous work has been done by advocacy organisations such as Voice for the Child in Care and the National Youth Advocacy Service, and by children's rights officers and their association. They have been able to deal with the circumstances of many children and young people in care. Organisations such as National Voice and the Care Leavers Association have been able to respond to children and young people who contact them, but if there can be statutory intervention with an independent element when care plans are being made or reviewed, which is a crucial point in the process, that will be of fundamental importance.
Amendments Nos. 132 and 133 refer to the need to provide independent advocacy to support children in making representations and complaints, which is another important juncture at which young people should be supported by independent organisations. The 1989 Act contains a provision for independent visitors. That is another example of how excellent intentions have not, with one or two exceptions, been fulfilled. It is tremendously important that young people in care have access to independent support.
Mr. Brazier: The hon. Gentleman is making an extremely important point. Will he clarify whether he is suggesting that independent visitors could provide the independent advocacy proposed in the new clause? Many Conservative Members would welcome that.
Mr. Dawson: Yes, indeed. We need to build on the Children Act to ensure that children have more access to independent visitors. It is not enough to say that we will try to ensure such access. Independent visitors often need the backing of advocacy organisations, good examples of which I have mentioned, and we need to strengthen the
access of children and young people in care to independent advocacy, particularly when complaints and representations are made. I do not want to digress too much, but I point out that the Select Committee on Home Affairs is currently investigating the alleged mistreatment of people who have worked in the residential care system in years past and been subject to allegations. One of the main concerns relates to adults who make complaints many years on about their treatment in care.
If we are to ensure that young people's complaints and concerns about their treatment in care are represented properly and in a timely fashion, we should ensure that they have good access to independent advocacy and support in making representations and complaints.
Mr. Bellingham: The hon. Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Mr. Dawson) made a thoughtful and constructive contribution. I agree with the Minister that the Government should take note of the so-called Lambeth judgment. The need for clarity and certainty was obvious.
I seek further clarification on one or two issues. The Minister spoke about the provision that would be made in relation to section 17 of the Children Act 1989, which deals with accommodation. Presumably, such provision would not relate to local authority homes, but would deal with help for children in private accommodation, whether in bed-and-breakfast establishments, with foster parents or elsewhere.
I take on board the Minister's point about assistance in kind or cash. In what circumstances would that additional assistance be made available? I would have thought it was important for direct help to be available as a matter of course and that it should not be difficult to apply for. The Minister also mentioned rent and expenses. Will she further clarify that point? Furthermore, the provision deals with a power for local authorities, but should not it introduce a duty? The new clauses give extra power and commitment to CAFCASS, but will it receive any extra funding? In the light of the Government new clauses and our short debate on the previous group of amendments, there appears to be a need to ensure that CAFCASS has some additional funding to enable it to take care of those additional matters.
On new clause 15 and care orders, I should like clarification on one specific point. Clause 113(2)(5), which refers to section 31(3A) of the Children Act 1989, deals with interim care orders. Do care plans always arise from care orders? I am not clear about that; will the Minister give a few more details? Otherwise, I support the Minister. She is right to introduce the new clauses, which are a very constructive response to the House of Lords judgment.


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Al-Shabaab has changed its tactics. AMISOM must do so too
By Muhyadin Ahmed Roble
In Somalia, holding the towns is not the key to the countryside. Holding the countryside is the key to the towns.
An AMISOM troop stands guard in Kismayo, southern Somalia. Photograph by AU-UN IST PHOTO/TOBIN JONES.
When al-Shabaab's elusive leader Ahmed Abdi Godane was killed in a US air strike in Sablale on 1 September 2014, there was a widespread belief that the Islamist group's operational capabilities might dwindle. But one year later, this has not proved to be the case. Rather, it seems the militants have lost little of their ability and remain an unyielding force determined to destabilise Somalia and the region.
In the early morning of 1 September 2015, on the first anniversary of Godane's death, al-Shabaab fighters rammed a car full of explosives against an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) military base in Janale, 90km southeast of Mogadishu. A large number of fighters, close to 200, then stormed the base. The Ugandan AMISOM soldiers manning the base were overpowered and there were multiple casualties, though there is confusion over the exact numbers – al-Shabaab claimed it killed 70 peacekeepers, while the Ugandans put the number at just 12.
The terror attack was one of the worst attacks against AMISOM since it began operations eight years ago, though it was not unusual in the force's recent history. A similarly devastating assault occurred just a few months ago in June, when al-Shabaab killed over 50 Burundian troops in an attack in the same region. AMISOM responded by hastily withdrawing soldiers from 10 towns in the area, ceding them to al-Shabaab control. AMISOM justified the move, referring to it as "re-adjusting and re-organising".
These events suggest that there remains a difficult task ahead for the African Union forces, even after Kenyan and Ethiopian troops were integrated into the multinational force – joining Ugandan, Burundian and Djiboutian counterparts – in 2012 and 2014 respectively, raising the number to over 22,000.
The truth, as of now, is that AMISOM and Somali soldiers are far from defeating al-Shabaab, and concerns have been raised around their operational capabilities. There are suggestions the forces have insufficient intel-gathering abilities, are disorganised, and suffer from a disconnected command.
Taking territory
Since 2010, AMISOM has conducted three major joint offensives with a mix of Somali forces against al-Shabaab. The latest, dubbed Operation Jubba Corridor, began in July and involves Ethiopian and Kenyan troops targeting the three regions (Bay, Bakool, and Gedo) that have borders with their two countries.
The operation has so far succeeded in dislodging al-Shabaab from two of their major stronghold towns – Bardere in Gedo and Dinsoor in Bay. The militants had controlled these towns for the previous eight years.
Bardere, al-Shabaab's last major foothold in Gedo, was a strategic crossing point for the militants. From here, they could launch and plan attacks in the likes of Kismayo, Baidoa, Barawe, as well as in Kenyan border towns of Elwak and Mandera, where al-Shabaab carried out two major attacks against civilians in November and December 2014 killing 28 and 36 respectively. Dinsoor meanwhile had served as a sanctuary for al-Shabaab's top leadership cadre since the fall of Barawe in October 2014.
AMISOM's two previous offensives – Operation Indian Ocean and Operation Eagle – also saw territorial gains. These two 2014 operations ousted al-Shabaab from its urban strongholds and coastal towns, stymying the group's ability to generate millions of dollars through manning ports and imposing taxes on goods.
However, while these offensives managed to deprive al-Shabaab of territory, they did not succeed in depriving it of its assets such as fighters and weapons or weaken its military command.
In fact, what al-Shabaab has done during these various AMISOM offensives is retreat, without putting up much of a fight, into remote areas and towns still under its control. The group has typically saved its energy for later asymmetrical actions.
Many have tended to see al-Shabaab's withdrawals as signs of weakness and defeat. But the reality is that the takeover of towns by AMISOM and Somali forces has often overstretched the peacekeepers, whilst freeing militants from their previous administrative responsibilities. This has allowed the group to concentrate on destabilising the captured towns.
The key to the country
In addition to overstretched numbers, AMISOM also faces myriad other challenges, including a lack of resources such as air power. A military aviation unit could provide cover for forces and also destroy al-Shabaab bases, which are often in rural areas.
Better air power could also be crucial in defending and responding to attacks. For example, despite Ugandan and Ethiopian contingents being based just 30km and 70km away from the Leego, it took them more 48 hours to reach the scene when the Burundian base in the town was attacked by al-Shabaab in June. This delay was reportedly due to a fear that al-Shabaab fighters were on the roads waiting to ambush reinforcements. By the time other AMISOM contingents arrived, al-Shabaab had left the scene. However, if air power was available, the situation in the last two major attacks, in Leego and Janaale, could have been very different. Al-Shabaab may not have succeeded in killing such a large number of peacekeepers, and its escape may have been prevented.
AMISOM is also weakened by the lack of effective coordination and shared command. Each national contingent has its own commander, who in theory reports to AMISOM's military chief. However, that has not been the case in practice. For instance, on 16 August, Ethiopian troops took a unilateral decision to withdraw from several towns and villages in the Hiran region without the consent of the Djiboutian contingent which operates in the area. This led the commander of Djibouti's AMISOM contingent to accuse Ethiopian troops of taking orders from Addis Ababa rather than the AU high command itself.
With Operation Jubba Corridor expected to continue until early next year, AMISOM will continue to be stretched across a vast swath of territory. This will tie up African and Somali forces as they protect urban areas from militants who have now adopted asymmetric warfare. These strategies include ambushing convoys and blocking main supply routes to towns. For instance, in the year or so since AMISOM retook Bulo-barde, Hudur and Wajid, these towns have been under al-Shabaab blockage. AMISOM have to airlift food and military hardware to its soldiers in these areas as all the roads are controlled by the militants.
The problem for AMISOM in Somalia is that holding cities is not the key to controlling the countryside. Rather, it is holding the countryside – where al-Shabaab enjoys popularity – that is the key to the cities.
In fact, al-Shabaab militants often regroup in rural areas in between AMISOM offensives and are effective in fighting back by advancing in broad lines, lengthening the battlefield. This enables the fighters to find weaknesses in its AMISOM defences, concentrate its forces at that more fragile point, and use its mobility to conduct surprise attacks.
The need for revaluation
If Somalia is to defeat al-Shabaab, there is a serious need for more forces on the ground – enough to take territory and control it. AMISOM forces also need more support in the form of resources and equipment – most urgently a military aviation unit. It is also crucial that the capacity of Somali forces is raised. The under-trained, under-equipped and poorly paid Somali soldiers are depleted by years of corruption, absenteeism and decay. But without them being trained, organised, and equipped to take care of things on their own in the long-term, AMISOM achievements cannot be sustained.
However, a deeper interrogation of the African and Somali forces' tactics is also desperately required. By abandoning its conventional military strategy aimed at holding onto territory or reclaiming ground, al-Shabaab has managed to intensify its mass raids and attacks on AMISOM. In the past five weeks, it has carried out three attacks against the African peacekeepers and killed scores of troops. The Islamist fighters have forced AMISOM and Somali soldiers to withdraw from towns and villages in Lower Shabelle and Hiran regions due to fear of attack.
With these tactics, al-Shabaab is arguably gaining the upper hand, and AMISOM's ineffective coordination and conventional approach is not helping. If the current trend of insurgent attacks continues, the AU peacekeepers will experience increasing attrition through casualties and desertion, hampering its ability to secure Somalia. In light of these concerns, the re-evaluation of AMISOM strategy is a necessity. Al-Shabaab has shifted its tactics since 2011, but AMISOM is yet to respond and adopt tactics appropriate to the group's guerrilla-style warfare.
Muhyadin Ahmed Roble is Senior Editor at the Radio Ergo and analyst of African Affairs for The Jamestown Foundation specialising in conflict, security and counter-terrorism. He can be reached at muhudin01@gmail.com.
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Muhyadin Ahmed Roble
Muhyadin Ahmed Roble is Editor of Radio Ergo and a former advisor to Somalia's Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FIEIT). He has a Masters in International Relations with his dissertation titled "A Study on the Impact of Ethiopia's Foreign Policy towards Somalia from 1991-2015". Follow him on twitter at @MuhyadinR or reach him at muhudin01@gmail.com.
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